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Congressman Stearns Announces Energy Package - May 22, 2008
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“Increases in gasoline prices are now a daily occurrence, tearing a hole in the family budget,” said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). “It is within our means to increase the amount of energy we produce here in the United States, which would reduce the upward pressure on energy costs, reduce our imports, and enhance our national and economic security.”
Added Stearns, “Yesterday, the Interior Department released a report showing that 62% of oil on federal land is inaccessible for development and another 30% is restricted. In addition, it is important to note that other nations safely rely on nuclear plants for much of their electricity, including France, which derives over 70% of its electricity from nuclear plants.” Today, Stearns joined in offering seven bills removing barriers to more energy production and to promote the development of new sources (with links for the bills at the Republican Energy & Commerce Committee site).
Stearns Discusses Energy Policy on the House Floor, June 5, 2008
Stearns Discusses Energy Policy on the House Floor, June 4, 2008
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Cliff's Video Highlight
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Stearns Gets Funds for County
Stearns secured $628,000 for three projects important to the people of Marion County.
Stearns obtained $250,000 for the Belleview Bypass and Baseline Road project; $200,000 for SunTran to buy a new bus; and $178,600 for the Marion County Sheriff Office to purchase fingerprint identification equipment.
Stearns presented the funding to County officials at an event held in the County Commission Chambers in Ocala. |
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Stearns’ Plan on Succeeding in Iraq
As a veteran, I know the hardships and sacrifice of military service. The men and women of our armed forces have performed superbly, and we are seeing major progress.
A change in strategy in Iraq was long over due, and that strategy has resulted in a reduction in violence. Although the American people want to bring our troops home from Iraq, it is vital that the events on the ground and the recommendation of our military leaders determine when our troops leave.
However, we should establish goals and milestones to measure our progress in Iraq and to find our what is working and what is not. During debate on proposals to set a withdrawal date, I went to the House floor to talk about these metrics. Remarks |
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Are You Ready for the Digital Transition?
Do you have a TV set that works with the help of "rabbit ears" or a rooftop antenna? If so, you will need to prepare for an important change in February 2009. TV broadcasting is moving from the old standard to a new digitstandard.
After February 17, 2009, all TV broadcast will be digital.
Here is important information on the transition and help in preparing for the transition.
888-dtv-2009
TTY 877-530-2634 (English)
TTY 866-495-1161 (Spanish)
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CLIFF STEARNS COMPILES IDEAS FROM THE PUBLIC
More than 8,000 residents of the Sixth District responded to Stearns' survey. In addition to asking for opinions on major issues, Stearns asked recipients to submit their ideas for improving our nation. More than 100 of those ideas were collected in the "Your Good Ideas" Booklet. Although Stearns does not agree with every idea, he finds them thought provoking. Also, he is working to implement some of these ideas.
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Americans for Better Immigration Give Stearns an "A+" For His Record on Immigration (Rating)
Stearns has received a rating of 96 percent for his career record on immigration issues. Stearns is committed to securing the borders, to deterring illegal immigration, and to opposing amnesty for those here illegally.
Stearns is a member of the Congressional Immigration reform Caucus, which is working to improve the nation's immigration laws.
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The web site of Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala) has been honored by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) as one of the best web sites in Congress.
The site received the Golden Mouse Award and was highlighted in The Golden Mouse Report: Lessons from the Best Web Sites on Capitol Hill. In selecting the best sites, CMF analyzed 618 congressional web sites."Increasingly, people go online to find information, get the news, seek assistance, and to make their opinions known," stated Stearns. "I want my web site to provide helpful information to my constituents so that I can better serve them. I am honored to receive this award."
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| Stearns Makes His District Funding Requests Public -- 2009 |
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Current Press Releases
Prior Releases: Pre-2002 :: 2002 :: 2003 :: 2004 :: 2005 :: 2006 :: 2007 :: 2008 |
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